A Tall Glass of Water for Thirsty Hair

When your body craves water, it has a way of letting you know. And when your skin is desperate for the elixir of life, it'll tell you, too (in its own flaky, ashy way). But your hair isn't as vocal about its thirst for the good stuff, so you have to be proactive with its maintenance or pay the price. Because your hair, too, is in need of hydration. You just may not know it.

Which brings us to Rahua, the eco-friendly, 100% natural line of products created by NYC-based hair stylist Fabian Lliguin. Up until last month, Lliguin was most well-known for his go-to everyday offerings, which use a mix of organic ingredients from the rainforest of his native Ecuador for maximal restorative effects. But for serious damage — say, some extended time out in the summer sun, or splashing around in chlorinated water — your locks require something more than the routine shampoo and conditioning that (we hope) is the basis of your existing shower ritual.

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To combat this more extreme damage, Lliguin has introduced the Rahua Omega 9 Mask, a heavy-hitter that's more of a once-a-week affair, but one that'll leave your hair in much better shape. To get the full effect, simply wash your hair in warm water — this opens the pores, which unlike the ones on your skin are more like scales on a fish — and then apply the creamy mask. The alchemy here comes from ungurahua oil, which contains both monounsaturated molecules to flush away toxins that can build up around follicles, and lipids that strengthen hair from root to tip. As opposed to other oils, ungarahua penetrates each strand instead of merely coating it, making this more like hair heart surgery than a hair face lift. Let the mask sit for five to fifeen minutes, give a rinse, and that's it. You are now free to be on your way, healthier mane in tow, ready for any attractive passersby to run their fingers through. (Or not. You decide.)